Ablekuma North Rerun: Former MP Hawa Koomson attacked during chaos
By: Ashiadey Dotse Former MP for Awutu Senya East, Mavis Hawa Koomson, was attacked during violent disturbances at St. Peter’s polling station in the Ablekuma North constituency parliamentary rerun on Friday, July 11, 2025. Chaos erupted at Ablekuma North during the parliamentary rerun when a group of unidentified macho men stormed the St. Peter’s Polling […]
Police officer interdicted after assaulting reporter in viral video
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Ghana Police Service has taken action against a police officer who was seen in a viral video assaulting a reporter from GHONE TV during the ongoing re-run election activities in the Ablekuma North constituency. According to a press release signed by Assistant Superintendent of Police Richmond Mensah, the officer involved has […]
Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun: Police round up ‘thugs’ in security uniforms
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Voting officially commenced around 7:00GMT across some 19 polling stations in the Ablekuma North Constituency in the Greater Accra region, which are under dispute. Due to some unpalatable incidents that marred the outcome of the 2024 parliamentary election in Ablekuma North Constituency, the Ghana Police Service has, this time around put in […]
Ablekuma North election rerun: Police officer assaults journalist
By: Rebecca Ampah A journalist with GHOne TV was allegedly assaulted by a police officer on duty during the Ablekuma North constituency election rerun. The incident reportedly took place at the Church of Pentecost – North, specifically at the Ordorkor 2 and 4 polling centers located in the Tsuimaami area. According to the journalist, he […]
Two young men arrested with guns in Ashanti Region
By: Brain Mateko Akutei-Azu Police in the Ashanti Region have arrested two young men for having guns without permission. The arrests were made early Wednesday morning, July 9 during a special police operation based on a tip-off. The two suspects, 21-year-old Acheampong Kwadwo and 24-year-old James Antwi Adjei, were picked up from places known for […]
No one can say President Mahama is making a U-turn on Ghana’s LGBTQ+ position – Shamima Muslim
By: Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Deputy Presidential Spokesperson, Shamima Muslim has dismissed claims that President Mahama is making a U-turn in signing the Anti LGBTQ bill. According to her, the President is determined to bring the bill back through the Attorney General hence the claims that he is unwilling to sign the bill is false. Speaking […]
Ghana responds to US Visa restrictions, calls for early resolution of concerns
By: Hannah Dadzie The Government has formally responded to the recent revision of visa reciprocity by the United States Government, which drastically reduces the validity of B1/B2 visas issued to Ghanaian nationals from five years multiple entry to just three months single entry. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, government acknowledged the […]
Black Satellites kick off WAFU B U20 campaign with hard-fought draw against Nigeria
By: Kwame Bediako Ghana’s Black Satellites began their 2025 WAFU Zone B U20 Championship journey with a competitive 1-1 draw against arch-rivals Nigeria at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram. The thrilling Group A opener saw Ghana take an early lead through Aziz Misbau’s 23rd-minute strike, only for Nigeria to equalize late in […]
Ablekuma North Re-Run: There will be no military deployment – Omane Boamah
By: Ashiadey Dotse Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has assured the public that there will be no military presence at polling stations during today’s re-run election in the Ablekuma North Constituency. In a Facebook post, he emphasized that the Ghana Police Service will be fully in charge of maintaining law and order throughout […]
Ablekuma North Election Rerun
It is a contest which never saw proper finality because of a stalemate in the results collation on December 7, 2024 and so had to go for a re-run today. Indeed, the Ablekuma North Election re-run represents a critical moment for the democratic process of the Country. It is therefore incumbent on the referee, in […]
Rights and Responsibilities Initiatives Ghana launches anti-SGBV campaign in Bosomtwe
By: Akosua Frema Frempong A significant step towards combating Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Ghana has been taken with the launch of a new campaign in the Bosomtwe District of the Ashanti Region. The Rights and Responsibilities Initiative Ghana RRIG, in collaboration with GIZ, is spearheading this vital project, aiming to reduce the incidence […]
Tottenham announce signing of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham
By: Kwame Bediako Ghanaian international Mohammed Kudus has completed a landmark transfer from West Ham United to Tottenham Hotspur in a deal worth £55 million spread over three years. The move, officially announced by Tottenham after Kudus passed his medical, represents one of the most significant transfers of the summer and breaks a long-standing transfer […]
Ablekuma North: EC ready for rerun, 6,839 expected to vote
The Electoral Commission (EC) Thursday said it is ready to conduct a rerun of the Ablekuma North Parliamentary election in 19 polling stations on Friday, July 11, 2025. Polls will open at 0700 hours and close at 1700 hours, with a total of 6,839 voters expected to cast their ballot. The results from the 19 […]
Ghana appoints Meredith Naa Odarkai Lamptey-Addy permanent delegate to UNESCO
By: Hannah Dadzie Ghana has officially appointed Madam Meredith Naa Odarkai Lamptey-Addy, the daughter of the late David Lamptey, a prominent businesman, as the country’s new Permanent Delegate to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), based in Paris, France. At a brief ceremony in Accra, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, presented her […]
